Flipgrid

What is it?

Flipgrid is a tool that allows teachers to upload discussion-style questions and students to answer by adding video responses. Flipgrid makes student thinking visible; gives student thinking a voice; and is shareable.

Grades:

K-12

Website:

info.flipgrid.com/

License:

Flipgrid is free and is approved for use by the District.

Platform:

Flipgrid can be used on all devices*. There is an IOS app for teachers and students. For desktops you will need a webcam to record.

* You will want to create an assignment using the web-based platform.

Danielson's Framework for Teaching:

Flipgrid can be used for:

• 3a: Communicating with Student

• 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

• 3c: Engaging Students in Learning

• 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction

Educator Step-by-Step Guide

Once you set up your free educator account at Flipgrid.com, you’ll first create a Topic for your class. A Topic is a discussion prompt for your students! Your students respond to your Topic with a short video, using our fun, social media style camera. Students can watch and comment on videos from peers, with you as the educator in complete control.

Step 1: Create a Topic

Topics start the conversation in Flipgrid. Just write a prompt and include anything you would like your students to review prior to responding, such as videos and links.

Explore the Discovery Library for thousands of age- and subject-specific Topic prompts that you can use with your community.

Step 2: Set Access and Share

After creating your Topic, choose how learners will access it. If they have email addresses, add the domain (everything after the @ symbol in their email address). If your learners do not have email addresses, create usernames for each learner. Invite families and guests by adding a guest password.

Share your Topic by using one of the share buttons (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Remind) or copy and paste the unique Join Code wherever you connect with your community.

Step 3: Learners Respond

After entering your Join Code, learners gain access by logging in via email or username.

Your learners share their voice by recording a short video with Flipgrid’s fun, simple, and powerful camera! It’s packed with everything they need to tell their story, including text, emoji, inking, boards, screen recording, the ability to upload clips, and more!